Accessibility Variety Hour

A Fundraiser Celebrating 13 Years of Cultural Access Collaborative!

Current and former members of the Steering Committee and Board smile in front of a large bull statue in the courtyard. Co-Chair Zhen is popping up from behind the statue.
Background is blue curtains with two glowing photos from 2025's annual Fundraiser. Image reads, "Accessibility Variety Hour National Public Housing Museum 919 S Ada St, Chicago, IL / Friday, October 2nd 6:00pm - 9:00pm CT"

Event Description: Join the Cultural Access Collab for our annual fall fundraiser! The Accessibility Variety Hour will be an evening of stand-up comedy, magic, and poetry, performed entirely by disabled artists and emceed by comedian Brad Klein.

[Performer lineup announced soon — check back for updates!]

Can’t afford the ticket, but want to support the collab? Contact our event producer, Mikaela at mmcparlan@culturalaccesscollab.org

Can’t make it on October 2nd? You can still be part of A Variety Hour. Every gift, big or small, helps make Illinois’ cultural spaces more accessible. Give now, and we’ll make sure you feel the night from wherever you are. Donate by visiting bit.ly/avhCACdonate

Date: Friday, October 2nd

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm CT

Location: National Public Housing Museum 919 S Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607

Program Accessibility: Real-Time Captioning and Sign Language Interpretation will be provided. Please complete the accommodation request field found in the event registration form or call (312) 788-8705 to request other access services.

Base Ticket: $100; Join us for an evening of amazing performances!

Sponsor Ticket: $150; Join us for an evening of amazing performances, receive special recognition at the event, and help cover the ticket cost for a fellow Collab Community Member!

Registration: Join us by using the Register button bellow! In case of technical difficulties, please email info@CulturalAccessCollab.org for assistance.


Cultural Access Collaborative is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by ART Grant, an initiative of the Field Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation, Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, Illinois Arts Council Agency, Michael & Mona Heath Fund, and individual donors like you.